Jones County Middle School - 04

Jones County Middle School - 04 is a public middle school in Murdo, SD, part of the Jones County School District 37-3. The school serves approximately 51 students in grades 5th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 96.2th percentile among SD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 67% proficiency in math and 57% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,295, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 51 students, Jones County Middle School - 04 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Jones County Middle School - 04 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.